COPPA
COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1998 that regulates the online collection of personal information from children under 13 years old. It requires operators of websites and online services to obtain verifiable parental consent before collecting, using, or disclosing such information, and imposes strict data protection and privacy requirements.
Developers should learn COPPA when building applications, websites, or services that may be accessed by children under 13, especially in the U.S., to ensure legal compliance and avoid hefty fines. It is crucial for projects in education, gaming, social media, or any child-targeted digital products to implement age verification, privacy policies, and parental consent mechanisms.